WorksheetsRoll of Thunder
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
_____ understands Cassie's fury at Mr. Simms' behavior.
Uncle Hammer
Mr. Morrison
T.J.'s states to Stacey, "Friends gotta trust each other ... ain't nothin' like a true friend" seems hypocritical when...
T.J. stands by Mama's desk
T.J. allows Stacey to take the blame for his cheating
T.J. cheats
The fact that Mama whips Stacey for cheating indicates that...
she expects more from her children than from other students
she loses her temper
she is a fair teacher who is consistent with punishment
From the way Big Ma talks about her husband, their life together, and their goals, it is clear...
she would like to move into Strawberry and begin over
she places great value on the land and plans to keep it
she is waiting for the ideal price before she sells
Which theme in the text is mainly expressed by the final paragraph?
People must keep trying so they can succeed.
Lessons can be learned in the most unusual places.
Nature creates trees with many different functions.
Family has the ability to provide security and comfort.
Which sentence from the excerpt most strongly supports the answer to Question 5?
“'These women folks done gone and fixed us a feast.'”
“'They got no right pulling out!'”
“'Them men, they doing what they’ve gotta do.'”
‘Papa,’ I said, standing to join them, 'we giving up, too?'
The issuance lists in the front of Cassie and Little Man's books show that:
Black students get the best of what the county can afford
Black students are thought of as second-class
Black students get up-tp-date information in their books
Black students work hard and are well awarded
During the time period and setting of this book, black people:
Worked hard in order to gain the respect of white people
Enjoyed economic wealth and a great deal of luxury
Lived in fear of whites and experienced great injustice
Attended excellent schools and advanced through education
The friendship between T.J. and Stacey:
Seems to be fair and equal
Seems unfair with Stacey always giving T.J. a hard time
Seems imbalanced with T.J. always leading Stacey in the wrong direction
Seems honest, open, and truthful
Why does the Logan family often keep secrets from Uncle Hammer?
He is timid and weak, and the secrets would terrify him
He has distanced himself from the family
He will not take their side; he believes white people can be good
He has a bad temper and they fear he will get in big trouble
Who is the one white person in this story who supports and tries to protect the Logans?
Mr. Granger
Mr. Simms
Mr. Jamison
Mr. Dewbery
How does Mr. Granger indirectly try to destroy the Logan family?
He uses his power to try and ruin them financially
He uses his connections to cut off their food supply
He uses his relationships to turn their friends against them
He uses his wealth to illegally buy their land and kick them out
This novel was written by:
Christopher Paul Curtis
Mildred D. Taylor
Virginia Hamilton
William H. Armstrong
What is the "last straw" that ends TJ's friendship with Stacey?
He took his coat.
He got Mrs. Logan fired.
He stole Uncle Hammer's car.
He became friends with the Sims' brothers.
What does Uncle Hammer's car symbolize to him?
love
loyalty
pride
helplessness
Who is the author of 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?
Mildred D. Taylor
Harper Lee
Mark Twain
J.K. Rowling
What is the primary theme of 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?
Racial injustice
Romantic love
Technological advancement
Environmental conservation
Which character in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' is known for having a bad temper?
Uncle Hammer
Mr. Morrison
Cassie Logan
Little Man
What does the land symbolize for the Logan family in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?
Wealth
Freedom and independence
A burden
A temporary home
In 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry', why does Cassie get angry with Mr. Simms?
He insults her family
He pushes her off the sidewalk
He steals her book
He breaks her toy
What lesson does Mama Logan try to teach her children in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?
The importance of education
The value of money
The need for revenge
The benefits of technology
Which character in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' is a symbol of hope and resilience?
Cassie Logan
T.J. Avery
Mr. Granger
Lillian Jean
What event causes tension between the Logan family and the Wallaces in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?
A boycott of the Wallace store
A land dispute
A school competition
A church disagreement
How does the Logan family show resistance against racial injustice in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?
By boycotting the Wallace store
By moving to another town
By writing letters to the government
By ignoring the problem
What is the significance of the title 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry'?
It represents a call for justice and change
It is a reference to a character's name
It describes the weather in the story
It is a line from a poem
